On the Morning of My Son’s Wedding, Our Family Driver Locked Me in the Trunk and Covered Me With a Blanket

It echoed louder than I expected.

The man who answered — Brett Collins, according to the mailbox — studied me with confusion and growing dread.

“My name is Margot Hayes,” I said. “I believe you know my son, Blake.”

Color drained from his face instantly. His hand gripped the doorframe.

I showed him the engagement photo Blake had sent two months ago.

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